Citroën was founded on 4 February 1919 in Paris by industrialist André Citroën, introducing Europe’s first mass-production car—the Type A—and quickly earning a reputation for innovation. Its most notable models include the Traction Avant, the world’s first mass-produced front-wheel-drive, monocoque-bodied saloon; the economical 2CV; and the futuristic DS sedan with pioneering hydropneumatic suspension. Today, as part of Stellantis, Citroën holds roughly a 5 percent share of the European passenger-car market, led by the C3 and C5 Aircross and expanding its electric lineup with the ë-C4 and ë-C3. Known for its double-chevron logo—derived from André Citroën’s gear-manufacturing background—and its “magic-carpet-ride” hydropneumatic comfort, Citroën continues to blend bold design with accessible technology.